Tokyo RPG Factory shows how Oninaki’s visuals have improved since its reveal
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Oninaki is the third game from Tokyo RPG Factory. Under Square Enix, the studio previously released I Am Setuna and Lost Sphear.
Over on Twitter, the team showed how Oninaki’s visuals have improved since the initial reveal. Square Enix first announced the RPG during a Nintendo Direct in February.
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Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair “isn’t a direct sequel”, Playtonic has “lots planned” for the series
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Playtonic closed out the week by announcing Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. This time around, the team has created a 2D platforming adventure hybrid.
Following the announcement, Playtonic posted an FAQ on its website covering a bit more of the game. First, the studio says it “isn’t a direct sequel.” And while Playtonic has “lots planned for the future of the Yooka-Laylee universe,” the company wants to make the different games “with a fresh take”.
Here’s the full FAQ:
Studio MDHR comments on next game, will have a style similar to Cuphead
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Cuphead launched on Switch back in April. In honor of the game’s release, Japanese magazine Famitsu spoke with Chad and Jared Moldenhauer from Studio MDHR.
One of the more interesting comments came about when Famitsu asked about the possibility of a sequel. Chad responded by noting that the team has an idea “in the extremely early stages” that they’re “building up the proof of concept and getting things ready.” Given the studio’s expertise, he said that “you can at least expect our next game to be in that same style.”
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Fire Emblem Heroes to host “From a Future Past” summoning event on June 11
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have pulled back the curtain on the next summoning event in Fire Emblem Heroes. In just a few days, the game will be hosting “From a Future Past”. It will feature Yarne, Kjelle, Brady, and Nah.
From a Future Past goes live in Fire Emblem Heroes on June 11. View a trailer for the event below.
Nintendo World Championship 2019 tournaments recap announcement
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Nintendo has distributed an announcement recapping all of the fun from today’s Nintendo World Championship 2019 tournaments. We have the lowdown on what happened with the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 2019 3v3, and Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019. That includes announcements that were made by Splatoon 2 producer Hisashi Nogami.
Here’s the full press release:
Nintendo Minute – “E3 Vlog Day 0: Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 & Nintendo Switch Road Trip”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta start their E3 2019 journey with the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 and more. Check out the full episode below.
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Niconico claims E3 2019 Nintendo Direct will be roughly 40 minutes long
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How long will the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct go on for? If Niconico is anything to go by, we may have an estimate. The streaming site, which will host the presentation, claims it will be roughly 40 minutes long.
The Nintendo Direct for E3 2019 goes live at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe on June 11. In addition to covering upcoming games for Switch, the next DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be announced.
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Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter confirmed for E3 2019 Nintendo Direct
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Nintendo will announce the next DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in its E3 Nintendo Direct, the company has confirmed. Director Masahiro Sakurai shared the news at the end of today’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 2019 3v3 tournament. Some were hoping that a reveal would take place during the actual tournament, but we’ll have to wait just a few more days.
The E3 2019 Nintendo Direct will air at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe on June 11.
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Splatoon 2 – version 5.0.0 announced
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Nintendo has announced a new 5.0.0 update for Splatoon 2, which is going live after the final Splatfest. In late July, it will add the Turf War (Splatfest) to the modes you can choose in Private Battle. Here players can battle out Turf War matches in all 24 Shifty Stations, including the new stage from the final Splatfest. You can also play the nighttime versions.
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Splatoon 2 – final Splatfest announced – “Chaos vs. Order”
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Nintendo has announced the final Splatfest for Splatoon 2. Players will be able to side between Team Chaos and Team Order. During the event, a new Shifty Station will be featured along with Shifty Stations from all previous Splatfests. Finally, unique new gear will be distributed.
The Splatfest kicks off on July 18. It’ll run until July 21, making it a 72-hour event.
